He called for immediate halt to fighting between armed groups that shed Arab blood.

In the last few days, fighting among rival militias for control of the airport in Tripoli has left at least 50 people dead, extensive damage to airport facilities and planes, and the suspension of all flights to and from the airport.

The UN Security Council last week condemned recent violence in Libya, calling on all sides to engage in political dialogue and refrain from violence which threatens stability.

The United States Saturday closed its embassy in Libya and evacuated the staffers to neighbouring Tunisia amid security concerns in the restive north African country.

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